OEM Repair Install ?

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I have tried the OEM version repair install and it doesn't have one ....
only the full installation......... I want to have a legal version of XP
overite a version that isn't ( I bought one) I have programs and files on
the computer...... Can I delete one xp and put the SP2 OEM version on a
partition....Will this work ?

JG
 
JGM said:
I have tried the OEM version repair install and it doesn't have one
.... only the full installation......... I want to have a legal
version of XP overite a version that isn't ( I bought one) I have
programs and files on the computer...... Can I delete one xp and put
the SP2 OEM version on a partition....Will this work ?

JG
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Not sure what you mean by "repair install". A generic OEM is certainly
capable of a repair installation, what it *cannot* do is /upgrade/ - it's
only capable of a clean installation (IOW, you couldn't use an OEM to
upgrade 98 to XP for example, you would need to format the drive and install
it clean).

In your situation, it would be best to back up anything you want to keep,
format the drive and perform a clean installation (I don't usually advocate
doing this, but I don't think you've much option).

What we have here (educated guess) is a case of the pirated version being
Pro and the legal OEM licence you have bought being Home. As Home is
considered a downgrade (which it is as it is lacking the advanced security
features of Pro) you cannot perform a repair installation because the
versions aren't identical. In this situation you have no choice but to
format and install Home clean.
 
There have been rumors, comments, and innuendos that OEM versions CANNOT do
a repair install but will only reinstall everything back to the original
configuration. Meaning, of course, everything done in-between is lost.

The comments by JGM seems to support all those rumors and innuendos.
 
Jerry said:
There have been rumors, comments, and innuendos that OEM versions
CANNOT do a repair install but will only reinstall everything back to
the original configuration. Meaning, of course, everything done
in-between is lost.
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You are talking about a set of 'recovery discs' which isn't the same thing
as a generic OEM disc at all. A generic OEM disc must be purchased with an
item of non peripheral hardware and has the following restrictions: -

1) Non-transferable
2) Support from vendor, not MS
3) Clean installations only
4) Cannot be used as an upgrade

Usually a recovery disc is restricted even further, as most manufacturers
count the motherboard as the computer so, if you change the motherboard you
would be required to purchase another Windows licence.

Of course, if he /has/ purchased a recovery CD then all he has is a nice
shiny coaster. Recovery discs are absolutely no use to anyone but the
original system owner. These days many recovery discs don't even contain a
version of the OS, they are merely 'keys' to 'unlock' a hidden partition
containing the OS files. Many are also BIOS locked.
 
Jerry;
It depends on the type of OEM.
Each manufacturer designs their own OEM CDs with the capabilities they
believe their customers need.

It is not "rumors and innuendos", it is facts that should be
researched by those with OEM so they know their own capabilities which
will differ form others.
 
Thanks.......You have given me the choices I needed to Know and understood
the problem.......Very helpful and thanks again....

JGM

Jupiter Jones said:
Exactly what procedure are you attempting?

Clean Installation, destroys ALL previous data:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm

Repair Installation, can be used to change a pirated Windows XP Pro to a
legal Windows XP Pro:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/repaxp.htm

If neither of those apply, give more details on exactly what you want to
do along with specifics on your current and desired version of Windows XP.
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